Meet Iowa Pork Producer Garrett Wagner | Farming, Social Media & Modern Pig Farming Explained
Go behind the scenes of a real Iowa family farm with Garrett Wagner of Wagner Family Farms as he joins Rachel Fishback on Pork Industry News to discuss modern pork production, raising pigs, farming in northwest Iowa, and using social media to educate consumers about agriculture.

Garrett shares what it's really like to balance an off-farm job while helping manage a family farming operation that raises corn, soybeans, and market hogs. From caring for pigs in climate-controlled barns and utilizing manure as a valuable crop nutrient to embracing technology and building relationships through TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, this conversation offers an authentic look at today's pork industry.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why Garrett started creating farming videos on social media
Common misconceptions about raising pigs and modern pork production
What life is really like on an Iowa hog farm
How farmers care for animal health and welfare every day
The role of manure management and sustainable crop production
Why climate-controlled hog barns improve pig care
How precision agriculture and barn technology help protect livestock
Challenges facing the next generation of pork producers
The future of family farming in rural America
Advice for young farmers interested in sharing their agricultural story online
Whether you're a pork producer, grain farmer, agriculture student, FFA or 4-H member, or simply curious about where your food comes from, this interview provides an honest conversation about modern farming, livestock care, and the people behind America's food supply.
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Connect with Garrett Wagner:
Facebook: Wagner Family Farms
Instagram: Wagner Family Farms
TikTok: Wagner Farms
YouTube: Wagner Family Farms

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